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Japan’s Ryosuke Irie Takes 10th Consecutive 100 Back National Title

33-year-old Ryosuke Irie notched his 10th Japanese national title in the men’s 100m backstroke en route to qualifying for his 8th World Championships.

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Matsumoto Chasing Worlds Qualification With 1:46 200 Free Prelim At Japan Swim

Katsuhiro Matsumoto led the men’s 200m freestyle heats on day two of the Japan Swim, posting 1:46.94 in pursuit of World Championships qualification.

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World Championships Qualifiers Through Day One Of 2023 Japan Open

16-year-old World Junior champion Mio Narita was among the list of swimmers who notched World Championships-worthy times on day one of the 2023 Japan Swim.

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Daiya Seto Scorches 4:07.92 400 IM On Day One Of Japan World Trials

28-year-old Daiya Seto scorched a winning time of 4:07.92 to take the men’s 400m IM on night one of the 2023 Japan Swim/World Championships Trials.

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Leukemia Survivor Rikako Ikee Qualifies For World Championships In 100 Fly

The 2023 Japan Swim got underway today from Tokyo with the competition marking leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee’s return to the top of the domestic podium.

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Kawamoto Posts World-Leading 23.13 50 Fly During Heats Of Japan Trials

Takeshi Kawamoto lowered his own national record in the men’s 50m fly to open the heats session on day one of the 2023 Japan Swim/World Championships Trials.

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All The Links You Need For The 2023 Japan Swim (World Trials)

The 2023 Japan Swim is set to begin on Tuesday, April 4th with athletes vying for World Championships and Asian Games roster spots.

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How To Get The 2023 SwimSwam Magazine Tech Issue With The Shaine Casas Cover

This issue is big, 172 pages, and it is full of features on how A.I. and technology are being used in our sport today and in the future.

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Singapore Swimming Association Rebranded As Singapore Aquatics

The change better reflects the diversity of the multi-sport association and will formally take effect from July 1.

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Mio Narita Among Winners At 45th Japan Junior Olympic Spring Cup

World junior champion Mio Narita was among the young group of racers who competed at the 45th Japan Junior Olympic Spring Cup.

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Kim Woomin Notches 3:45.59 400 Free To Take Over World #1 Spot

Kim Woomin logged his second best time in as many days, reaping gold in the men’s 400m free at the Korean Championships to rank #1 in the world.

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Tokyo Bid-Fixing Scheme Indicts Seven Companies, Executive Confesses to Collusion

The ongoing Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal continues to gather international attention as more companies are indicted in contract manipulation.

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Both Hwang Sunwoo & Lee Ho-Joon Hit 1:45 200 Free In Korea After Aussie Camp

Korean made history tonight at their championships, as Ho-Joon Lee dipped under the 1:46 threshold in the men’s 200m freestyle, just the 3rd man to do so.

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Kim Seoyeong Takes 200 IM Gold, Hwang Sunwoo Hits 1:46 200 Free Prelim

World championships finalist Kim Seoyeong topped the women’s 200m IM podium on day three of the 2023 Korean Swimming Championships.

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Hwang Sunwoo Cruises To 48.21 100 Free Title At Korean Championships

19-year-old Hwang Sunwoo logged an effort of 48.21 to take the men’s 100m freestyle event at the 2023 Korean Swimming Championships.

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